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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.68, 2,477.16 and 497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.68, 2,477.16 and 497.16 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.68 : 2,477.16 = 497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.68/2,477.16 = 497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.68x = 2,477.16 × 497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.68x = 1,231,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,544.87/1,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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